Trip
Alpine Scramble - McClellan Butte
[changed to McClellan butte, Re-scheduled to use the only good day] One day push along the PCT to tag Chikamin peak and enjoy the views of some lakes along the way. Fast paced hike and will be a long day with an early start.
- Info
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Contacts
- Thu, Sep 12, 2019
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Rock Scramble, Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
- Pace: 2.5mph
- 3 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Seattle at 4.30am. TH 6.30am.
Prefer camping at the trail head to avoid driving both ways on the same day
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We will do the Mineral creek approach. Aim to is to complete the car to car in around 12 hours. We'll be moving briskly, with quick breaks along the way
Expected to take 7-8 hours on the way up and 4-5 hours on the way down.
** Leaders permission required to make sure we have a steady paced group. Email me with your recent conditioning**
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McClellan Butte
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Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
Green Trails Bandera No. 206
USGS Bandera - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials
Helmets
Headlamps with extra batteries for sure
Hiking poles
Water filters
Mountaineering boots optional (as long you are proficient to scramble in trail runners/approach shoes)